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EPISODE · May 17, 2026 · 29 MIN

May 12 - 18, 1986

from Catch the Rising Stars: A New York Mets Retro Podcast · host Phil Abramson

This week, a battle begins to brew in left field as George Foster, Danny Heep and Mookie Wilson vie for playing time.  After Rick Aguilera gets demoted to the bullpen, Bruce Berenyi makes his case as the team’s fifth starter.  And in a tougher week than usual, the Mets lose more games than they win, and the Expos narrow the gap in the NL East.  Check it out!

This week, a battle begins to brew in left field as George Foster, Danny Heep and Mookie Wilson vie for playing time.  After Rick Aguilera gets demoted to the bullpen, Bruce Berenyi makes his case as the team’s fifth starter.  And in a tougher week than usual, the Mets lose more games than they win, and the Expos narrow the gap in the NL East.  Check it out!

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